2nd Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
It is to be observed that the tech industry is leading the way in layoffs. Wouldn’t it be really cute if some Twitterers could fall back on some skill, or trade to take up the slack? Nothing is wrong with tech, for the industry is very lucrative, and persons who are thus employed will do well in most instances. However, if some crazy billionaire decides overnight, to call it quits with numerous jobs, the person who has a skill or trade to fall back on, would in most cases, be in a better position than the one who is strictly into tech.
The Biblical model given us is to work and preach at the same time, in whatever one’s trade, or skill may be. Paul was a tentmaker by trade, and there were times when in preaching the gospel, Paul found it necessary to work to support himself, so as not to burden the brethren, even though he could have legally done so.
Peter, James, and John were fishermen, Luke was a doctor, and Matthew who did more sedentary work also preached and worked, preached and worked, until the time came when Christ instructed them to go full-time. Let those who are skilled in different trades among us, seek to pass on their knowledge to the young and restless, so that they could have a two-pronged approach of tech and trade, if they so choose, just in case one or the other might upended suddenly as we find ourselves living in an increasingly unstable world.
1st Corinthians 4:11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; 12 And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!